Sustainability
Cool Roof Coating and Whether It Lowers Summer Bills
A dark roof in July can reach 70 to 80 degrees Celsius on its surface, and much of that heat ends up in the rooms below and in...
Construction and sustainability writer
Clara specialises in construction methods, materials and sustainability. She has reported on major infrastructure and commercial projects across North America and writes regularly about the intersection of building practice and environmental responsibility.
Sustainability
A dark roof in July can reach 70 to 80 degrees Celsius on its surface, and much of that heat ends up in the rooms below and in...
Projects
A finished basement can add a bedroom, an office or a family room for a fraction of what an addition costs, but it is also the...
Construction
A deck that looks perfect in July can have a 2 cm dip at one corner by March, and the cause is almost always underground.
Community
You want your street to feel more like a neighborhood, but organizing events takes time you do not have.
Sustainability
You have a solar quote in hand, the payback numbers look good and the installer can start next month.
Projects
The pitch sounds irresistible: buy a steel box for a few thousand, cut in some windows, and live in a modern home for a...